Backpacker's Gear Checklist
Camping Gear
- sleeping bag
- tent
- foam pad
- internal/external frame backpack
- dry bags
- day pack
- pack cover/large trash bag
- tarp or dining fly
- cook set (with pot grippers)
- saw
- fry pan, spatula, serving spoon(s)
- plate, cup, bowl
- knife, fork, spoon
- rope
- food (meals & snacks)
Clothing
- wet shoes/sandals
- hiking shoes/boots
- shorts (not cotton)
- long pants (not cotton)
- t-shirts (not cotton)
- long underwear (not cotton)
- underwear (not cotton)
- bandana
- hat with brim or visor
- wool hat
- gloves
- rain gear (pants and jacket)
- wind shell
- long sleeved shirt (not cotton)
- wool shirt/sweater
- swim wear
- sneakers or camp shoes
- gaiters
Personal Articles
- towel
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- biodegradeable soap
- comb or brush
- toilet paper/paper towels/trowel
- tampons/pads
- earplugs
- hand sanitizer
Pocket Items & Optional Accessories
- matches/lighter
- duct tape/repair kit
- pocket knife
- flashlight/headlamp/batteries
- water bottles/hydration pack
- insect repellant/headnet
- sunscreen/lip balm
- camera/memory card(s)/batteries
- sunglasses/strap
- binoculars/field guide
- first aid kit
- whistle
- compass
- candles
- permits
- medical needs
- water filter/purification
- maps/map case
- guidebook
- GPS
- multi-function watch
- trekking pole(s)/rubber tip(s)
- bear canister/bear bag
- small amount of cash/ID
- traction device (for cold weather)
